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Vidit Weds Nidhi: A Chess Fairytale

Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi and Dr Nidhi Kataria's wedding was a spectacular blend of...

'I am still better than the young chess stars'

Magnus Carlsen feels he's still better than the young generation of chess players, but...

SEE: Gukesh Shaves Off Hair At Tirupati

Norway Chess released a video of 18-year-old Gukesh with a tonsured head, giving it as...

Gukesh hails Anand, India's chess boom

Reigning world chess champion D Gukesh has stated that he is open to competing in all...

How GM Chitambaram scripted history in Prague

The years of sacrifice and hard work is finally paying dividends. The iconic Vellamal...

India has a new chess hero!

Indian GM Aravindh wins Prague Masters

India's Pranav Venkatesh is World Jr Chess Champion

Emulates mentor Visvanathan Anand, who had won the tournament back in 1986.

Is AICF Playing Spoilsport?

'The Asian Chess Championship will give great exposure for young chess players. But the...

Prague Masters: Aravindh inches closer to title

Indian Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram moved closer to his first major tournament...

Prague Masters: Aravindh routs Giri to grab sole lead

Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram crashed through the defenses of super-solid Anish...

Praggnanandhaa, Aravindh in joint lead in Prague

Indian chess grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa and Aravindh Chithambaram continued to...

Prague Masters: Praggnanandhaa, Aravindh stay ahead

Indian Grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa and Aravindh Chithambaram maintained their lead in...

Prague Masters: Praggnanandhaa outwits Keymer

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa scored his second victory on the trot, outwitting Vincent...

Gukesh rises to career-high No. 3 in world rankings

World champion D Gukesh climbed to a career-high No 3 ranking, while compatriot R...

Prague Masters: Aravindh in lead; Praggnanandhaa wins

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa cruised to a smooth victory against Nguyen Thai Dai Van of...

Sharma tied-4th after season-best 66 in South Africa

Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma put together his best round of 2025 as he carded a...

Chithambaram crushes Keymer; Praggnanandhaa held

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out a second straight draw against Turkey's Gurel...

Russian Grandmaster Boris Spassky passes away at 88

Russian chess Grandmaster Boris Spassky, who took French nationality in 1978, was the...

Prague Masters: Praggnanandhaa draws with Navara

R Praggnanandhaa split points with Czech hero David Navara while compatriot Aravindh...

Praggnanandhaa to meet Navara in Prague Masters opener

Starting as second seed, Praggnanandhaa will have his task cut out with the white...

Praggnanadhaa set to sizzle at Prague Masters

The Indian challenge extends to the Challengers' section, where Divya Deshmukh will...

Gukesh ends disappointing Grand Slam campaign

World champion D Gukesh finished last after losing to Iranian-French Grandmaster...

Gukesh fights back to hold Firouzja

Local hero Vincent Keymer was at his best as he drew the first blood against Fabiano...

BMP monitor an 'X factor' at Freestyle Chess

'This introduction that has now been in place for sometime could well give that...

Gukesh loses to Nakamura; Keymer shocks Carlsen

World Champion D Gukesh's quest for a victory continued as Hikaru Nakamura defeated him...

Gukesh draws with Nakamura in 5-8 place play-offs

World champion D Gukesh played out a hard-fought draw with Hikaru Nakamura of United...

'Stopping cash rewards for chess players not ideal'

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi believes the government's recent decision to stop cash...

Vaishali breaks silence on handshake controversy

Indian chess Grandmaster R Vaishali has set her sights on two key objectives this year:...

World Champion Gukesh crashes out of Freestyle chess

D Gukesh did not last long against Fabiano Caruana in a must-win tie with the American...

Caruana CRUSHES Gukesh in Freestyle Grand Slam

World Champion D Gukesh suffered a rare setback in normal time control, losing to USA's...

Freestyle Chess: It's Gukesh vs Caruana in quarters

World champion D Gukesh will take on Fabiano Caruana of the United States in the...

Freestyle Chess: Winless Gukesh moves into knockouts!

American Hikaru Nakamura also finished with 5.5 points, 1.5 points ahead of local...

Gukesh at Freestyle Grand Slam: A new chess frontier

World Champion D Gukesh began his campaign at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour with...

FIDE vs Carlsen intensifies: 'Will you resign?'

Carlsen accuses FIDE chief of broken promises.

Champion Praggnanandhaa returns to rousing reception

R Praggnanandhaa, the newly-crowned Tata Steel Chess champion, was given a warm...

'I changed some things and it worked'

Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa opens up on beating World Champ D Gukesh to win...

Praggnanandhaa STUNS Gukesh to win Tata Steel Chess

R Praggnanandhaa outclassed world champion D Gukesh in sudden death to win Tata Steel...

Tata Steel Masters: Praaggnandhaa, Gukesh share lead

World champion D Gukesh played out a draw with Jorden van Foreest of Holland, while...

Tata Chess: Praggnanandhaa secures 3rd straight win

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa continued his strong run at the Tata Steel Masters,...

Praggnanandhaa SHOCKS Caruana, Gukesh holds firm

Gukesh draws with Wei Yi; Praaggnandhaa outwits Caruana

Tata Steel Chess: Can Gukesh surpass Anand?

Praggnanandhaa will meet pre-event rating favourite Fabiano Caruana of United States...

Yakubboev aplogises to Vaishali for handshake row

'...it was an awkward situation for both of us. I was in a hurry that day and really...

Tata Steel: Gukesh crushes Dutch GM to maintain lead

D Gukesh defeated Dutch Grandmaster Max Warmerdam to stay in sole lead on 7.5 points at...

Chess: Gukesh beats Mendonca to grab sole lead

D Gukesh crashed through the defenses of compatriot Leon Luke Mendonca in the ninth...

Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh share lead at Tata Steel Chess

Grandmaster R Praggnanadhaa played out a solid draw with World champion D Gukesh in the...

Why Uzbek GM refused Vaishali's handshake

Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboe said he didn't respond to Indian GM R Vaishali's...

Gukesh defeats Harikrishna, leads at Tata Steel chess

World Champion D Gukesh has taken the joint lead at the Tata Steel Masters chess...

Chess: Gukesh draws; Praggnanandhaa stays in lead

R Praggnanandhaa, who drew with Wei Yi of China in the sixth round, is the joint leader...

World champ Gukesh becomes highest ranked Indian

Norway's Magnus Carlsen continues to be the undisputed world No.1 with 2832.5 points,...

Masterful Gukesh downs Keymer

Gukesh was in control with his white pieces giving nothing away to Keymer, one of his...

Tata Steel Chess: Praggnanandhaa crushes Mendonca

Interestingly, all of R Praggnanandhaa's victories have come at the expense of the...

Carlsen v FIDE row intensifies...

Chess960, created by former world champion Bobby Fischer in 1996, has been gaining in...

Norway Chess: Gukesh spearheads star-studded line-up

This is the one of the strongest line-ups in a chess tournament ever, with four of them...

Praggnanandhaa outclasses Erigaisi; jumps into lead

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa secured a victory over compatriot Arjun Erigaisi in...

Gukesh holds top seed Caruana at Tata Steel Chess

World champion D Gukesh played out a draw with top seed Fabiano Caruana of the United...

Chess: Praggnanandhaa wins; Gukesh, Erigaisi draw

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa defeated compatriot Pentala Harikrishna, while Arjun Erigaisi...

World Champ Gukesh dreams of chess in Olympics

Newly-crowned world chess champion D Gukesh is looking forward to the day when the...

Five Indians aim to conquer Tata Steel Chess

Grandmaster D Gukesh will face his first major challenge since becoming world champion...

'Disciplined' Humpy to compete in Norway Chess

In 2002, she became the first Indian woman to achieve the GM title, securing her place...

Should Women's Chess Be Abolished?

'Scrapping titles like WIM, WGM and a separate women's category will kill women's...

Chess King Magnus Carlsen's Grand Wedding

The 34-year-old Grandmaster tied the knot in a romantic ceremony at the picturesque...

SEE: World Champ Gukesh Dance!

To the surprise of many, Anand led the group in a lively dance, encouraging the younger...

Handling fame: Gukesh prepares for increased scrutiny

Gukesh will have to carry with him the tag of world champion and along with it loads of...

Chess queen meets PM Modi

With her family in tow, Humpy met the PM and described it as a "once-in-a-lifetime...

'The chess world is officially a joke'

Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi's decision to share the World Blitz Championship...

Chess rankings: Gukesh retains fifth spot; Humpy 6th

Viswanathan Anand is the third Indian in the top 10, occupying the 10th spot with an...

Vaishali wins women's World Blitz bronze

In an event completely dominated by the Chinese, Ju Wenjun went on to snare the world...

Vaishali advances to World Blitz quarters; Humpy out

Rameshbabu Vaishali won the women's qualifier scoring 9.5 points out of 11 to advance...

Draconian decision: Carlsen hits out at Anand, FIDE

Magnus Carlsen on Monday criticised senior FIDE officials, including its deputy...

Golden Year For Indian Chess! What Next?

'It will bring the next wave of awareness and pursuit of excellence from people who...

Magnus Carlsen to return to World Blitz after dispute

Magnus Carlsen decided to leave the tournament on Friday when FIDE barred the Norwegian...

'Not Easy To Be World Champion When...'

...'you are 37. It's quite difficult when you get older to keep that motivation and...

Koneru Humpy wins women's World Rapid 2024 title

This is Koneru Humpy's second World Rapid title after she had triumphed in the 2019...

Anand reveals details of Carlsen's disqualification

Carlsen was fined $ 200 for wearing jeans, which are "explicitly prohibited" under...

Modi Meets Chess Champ Gukesh

The Prime Minister shared highlights of their interaction on his social media, praising...

Erigaisi in joint-lead at World Rapid and Blitz chess

Russians Volodar Murzin and Alexander Grischuk, along with Duda Jan-Kryzstof of Poland,...

Carlsen defiant after FIDE dressing down over attire

Chess great Magnus Carlsen quit the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New...

Magnus Carlsen disqualified for wearing jeans

Defending champion Magnus Carlsen was disqualified from the World Rapid and Blitz...

Erigaisi tied-5th after Day 1 in World Rapid chess

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi opened his campaign with four victories and a...

India dominate chess world in 2024

The image of a smiling D Gukesh standing with outstretched hands will forever be...

New York here I come! Erigaisi receives US visa

Arjun Erigaisi breathed a sigh of relief after receiving his US visa to compete in the...

Tania calls out Delhi government for lack of support

Tania Sachdev on Monday lamented the "lack of recognition" from the government of...

Chandrababu's Grandson Sets World Record

Nara Devaansh has been recognised by the World Book of Records for achieving the title...

Will visa delay cost Erigaisi a chance to shine?

Erigaisi also requested External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Sports Minister Mansukh...

CM Stalin lauds Gukesh, announces big chess initiative

World's youngest chess champion D Gukesh was felicitated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M...

Gukesh vs Carlsen: The battle of chess titans looms...

The youngest-ever world champion, Gukesh Dommaraju will take on Magnus Carlsen, the...

How Upton helped Gukesh conquer chess history

D Gukesh credited mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton for helping him tame the...

Gukesh returns to grand welcome in Chennai

Newly-crowned World chess champion D Gukesh returned to Chennai on Monday to an...

Meet Gukesh's Soulmate

'I know I'm pretty, but please do not touch me' in a reference to his growing fanbase,...

SEE: World chess champion Gukesh's main goal is...

Following his victory, the 18 year old spoke to International Chess Federation (FIDE)...

'My desire to win is stronger than the fear of losing'

'I am still the kid who loves chess. It used to be the coolest toy.'

Diljit dedicates Chandigarh concert to Gukesh

Punjabi singing sensation Diljit Dosanjh dedicated his Chandigarh concert to newly...

Gukesh Big Fan Favourite In Singapore!

Newly crowned World chess champion D Gukesh was felicitated by the Indian community in...

Why Brands Are Chasing Gukesh

'With an achievement like this, Gukesh could even be endorsing global brands.'

SEE: Gukesh, Mum, Dad & The Trophy

'This moment is special not just for me, but for everyone who has supported my journey.'

'World Championships aren't just about chess'

'I think the world championship matches are decided not purely by chess but by who has...

'I Was Not Sleeping Properly'

'I spoke to Paddy, and I made some changes.''After that, I slept well in the last two...

Ding Lost Deliberately: Russia

'The match,' asserted FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, 'has been played at the highest...

TN showers Gukesh with Rs 5 crore for historic win

Chennai-based Grandmaster Gukesh on Thursday became the youngest world chess champion...

PIX: Gukesh's Golden Moment!

At the closing ceremony, Gukesh was adorned with a garland as he proudly held the...

'Gukesh has summitted the highest peak'

The 18-year-old Gukesh claimed the title by beating China's Ding Liren in Singapore on...

Ding's blunder or Gukesh's genius? Anand responds

Indian Grandmaster Gukesh made history on Thursday, becoming the youngest-ever to win...

Carlsen's blunt message to Gukesh...

Magnus Carlsen lauds D Gukesh but rules out world title clash with him

Gukesh's First Look at the World Championship Trophy

D Gukesh saw the world championship trophy for the first time on Friday after becoming...

'The boy who would be King'

Anand's post affectionately dubbed Gukesh as the 'boy who would be king'

'Gukesh Has Nerves Of Steel'

'Gukesh displayed incredible fighting spirit, outstanding mental toughness, insane...

'Gukesh Always Surprises Me'

'He was always up to the challenge.'

'Looking Forward To Jumping Off A Bridge'

'I'm excited to celebrate with my team and friends. There's a little secret, though.'

'Gukesh's win will inspire a lot of aspiring players'

The 18-year-old Gukesh's triumph was celebrated far and wide across the country with...

SEE: Tears of joy for Gukesh!

After securing his victory, an emotional Gukesh couldn't hold back tears. The weight of...

I'm World Champion, but Magnus is the best: D Gukesh

D Gukesh reflects on his historic world chess championship victory

How Gukesh conquered the World

Teenager Gukesh Dommaraju of India became the youngest chess world champion by beating...

Gukesh shatters Kasparov's record to win Chess crown

India's chess prodigy, D Gukesh, etched his name in history on Thursday by becoming the...

History Made! Gukesh's iconic winning moment!

The final moments of D Gukesh's historic World Chess Championship victory were as...

Gukesh is WORLD CHESS CHAMPION!

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh, 18, has claimed a historic victory over defending World...

Gukesh and Ding set for explosive final showdown

A nail-biting draw by threefold repetition keeps the Championship race wide open as...

Gukesh holds Ding: Chess C'ship heads for a decider

The draw left both players on an identical tally of 6.5 points each, with just one game...

'Gukesh Must Go All Out For Win Today'

'If Gukesh wins, he has to survive in Game 14.''But if Liren wins, then it will be game...

Gukesh In Tears After Loss

Dommaraju Gukesh struggled to hold back tears after the shock loss in Game 12 after a...

Gukesh rues lost chances

'In the second half I had chances in many games. Today was a bad game, I won't draw too...

Gukesh loses to Ding in Game 12; match tied at 6-6

China's Ding Liren stormed back in fine fashion with a victory against Gukesh Dommaraju...

Historic! 9-yr-old Indian takes down chess veteran, 66

Nine-year-old Delhi boy Aarit Kapil has become the youngest Indian to beat a chess...

Gukesh reveals secret behind his Game 11 victory

Known to be very competitive, Gukesh said the approach will not change even though he...

Chess C'ship: Gukesh stuns Ding in Game 11, takes lead

India's D Gukesh outplayed Ding Liren to seize a 6-5 lead in the World Chess...

Gukesh spends 28 per cent of Game 11 with eyes shut!

D Gukesh once again matched the defending champion, Ding Liren of China, during the...

Chess C'ship: Gukesh, Ding Liren's epic duel continues

The World Chess Championship remained deadlocked as the 10th game between Indian...

'...Gukesh is not a favourite in this match anymore'

Gukesh, Liren eye breakthrough after series of draws in the Chess World C'ship.

Chess C'ship: Would Gukesh and Ding cheat?

Both Gukesh and Liren shared their thoughts on the ongoing contest, highlighting the...

World Chess C'ship: Gukesh and Liren draw again

The drawn match left both the players on an identical tally of 4.5 points each, still...

Gukesh's resilience shines: Forces draw against Liren

India's D. Gukesh and China's Ding Liren settled for a draw in the eighth round of the...

Chess: Stalemate continues, Gukesh-Liren draw again

The second, fourth, fifth and sixth games had ended in draws.

Can Classical Gukesh end stalemate vs Liren?

The next three games wherein Gukesh will play with two whites and a solo black is...

Chess C'ship: Gukesh and Ding Liren battle to a draw

The sixth game of the World Chess Championship between India's D Gukesh and China's...

This cricket great is Gukesh's sporting role model

He also spooke about the routine he does between moves -- closing his eyes between moves .

Still all square as Gukesh-Liren play out another draw

The 18-year-old Gukesh is the youngest ever challenger for the crown and had won the...

Missing! Chess Gold, Silver Medals

'I have no idea about such a medal. Never got one,' says Surya Shekhar Ganguly, the...

Chess C'ship: Gukesh holds World Champion

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh, the youngest player ever to qualify for the World Chess...

World C'ship: It's advantage Gukesh for now but...

With a maximum of 11 games remaining under classical time control, the scores are tied...

I outplayed him: Gukesh after stunning Liren

Gukesh said he wanted to just win the game cleanly but there was excitement as Liren...

Chess C'ship: Gukesh bounces back to WIN third game

Gukesh secured a decisive victory in just 37 moves, showcasing his exceptional tactical...

8-YO Indian chess genius takes the world by storm

Divith, who has a FIDE rating of 1784 points currently, won four matches on the trot,...

Divith Reddy is Under-8 World Cadets Champion

Divith's journey to the top was a rollercoaster ride, showcasing resilience and...

It's one game at a time for Gukesh at Chess Worlds

If Gukesh prevails in the end, he would break the current record set by the legendary...

Chess C'ship: Gukesh draws with Liren in second game

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh draws with defending champion Ding Liren in second game of...

Chess C'ship: Gukesh's miscalculation costs him Game 1

D Gukesh paid dearly for unwarranted complications in the middle game, allowing...

Gukesh's secret weapons to dethrone Ding Liren...

If I do the right things, I have all the chances in the world: Gukesh

Magnus Magic! Carlsen completes stunning double

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen secured a remarkable double victory at the Tata Steel Chess...

India Blitz: Carlsen, Lagno lead; Praggnanandhaa 2nd

Magnus Carlsen concluded the first nine rounds with an impressive 6.5 points out of a...

Carlsen warns of pressure for Gukesh

Magnus Carlsen of Norway feels that on current form Indian star D Gukesh is the...

Carlsen wins Tata Steel Chess Rapid tournament

Magnus Carlsen of Norway delivered a flawless performance on the final day to clinch...

Magnus Carlsen takes sole lead in Tata Chess

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen recorded a flawless performance, securing victories against...

Tata Chess: Uzbek Abdusattorov emerges as early leader

Uzbekistan's young grandmaster Abdusattorov Nodirbek emerged sole leader in the open...

Magnus Carlsen reflects on chess rating 'deflation'

Magnus Carlsen, the undisputed world number one for over a decade, believes chess...

Gukesh's 'Karpov-like' style tipped to outclass Ding

Ding will face a stern challenge from the 18-year-old Gukesh, who "doesn't make any...

SEE: A meeting of legendary proportions

Ashwin posted a picture on Instagram, sharing his joy on meeting the five-time world...

World C'ships: Kasparov picks Gukesh as favourite

Kasparov, who held the record for being the youngest world championship contender...

3 yr old Anish is youngest rated chess player!

Anish's emergence comes as India witnesses an exciting era in chess, with young talents...

'Phenomenal feat': Modi hails Arjun Erigaisi

Arjun Erigaisi became only the second Indian player to cross the 2800 mark, after...

Arjun Erigaise reigns supreme at WR Chess Masters

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaise secured the WR Chess masters title after defeating...

'An Army To Shake Up The World Of Chess'

'It is not just D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi.''There are...

Cool and calm Gukesh unfazed by World C'ship pressure

First-time challenger D. Gukesh on Tuesday insisted he is not weighed down by the...

Global Chess League: Kings win second title in a row!

Defending champions Triveni Continental Kings outclassed PBG Alaskan Knights in both...

Olympiad gold-medallist Vantika's next big move!

Vantika Agrawal, 21, is aiming to become a Grandmaster, which could happen as early as...

Global Chess League: Kings edge Pipers to enter final

Triveni Continental Kings outwit Alpine SG Pipers 9-7 in a nail-biting finish, to make...

Global Chess: Vishy leads Ganges to win over Mumba

Led by Viswanathan Anand, the Ganges Grandmasters outclassed upGrad Mumba Masters 12-4...

GCL: American Gambits down Mumba Masters

Mumba's only win came on the prodigy board. Jonas Bjerre of American Gambits launched...

Global Chess: Mumba Masters upset Alaskan Knights

In a surprising turn of events, Mumba Masters defeated tournament leaders PBG Alaskan...

Global Chess: Carlsen suffers shock loss

Mumba Masters secured a vital 14-5 win over Alpine Sg Pipers on day six of the Global...

'Chess has always lacked a bit of professionalism'

Gujrathi, who was a part of India's gold-winning campaign in the Chess Olympiad...

Global Chess: Firouzja remains undefeated as Kings win

Reigning champions Triveni Continental Kings secured a 10-8 win over upGrad Mumba...

Global Chess League: Carlsen beats Giri in 20 minutes!

Anish Giri blundered a piece against Magnus Carlsen, losing in just 22 moves.

Global Chess: Nakamura surprises Anand in key contest

The American Gambits scored a crucial victory against the Ganges Grandmasters in the...

GCL: Firouzja beats Nakamura

The coin toss gave the Alaskan Knights the white pieces, with 20 minutes per player on...

Global Chess: Carlsen beaten by clock, Giri draws

Day two at the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League Season 2 featured a highly anticipated...

Global Chess League: Players embrace franchise format

Five-time world champions Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen played out a draw in the...

'Sometimes I don't even look at the Chess board'

Playing chess all year round can take a huge toll on the physical and mental aspects of...

Telangana CM rewards Chess heroes Arjun, Harika

After winning the double gold medals at the Chess Olympiad, Telangana Chief Minister,...

Gukesh's Blindfold Blitz Stuns Minister

'Played chess with champions! Even blindfolded, their moves can checkmate you.'

India's double gold is just the beginning: Vishy Anand

Overjoyed by India's remarkable dual triumph at the Chess Olympiad, five-time world...

From cricket to chess: The accidental Grandmaster

Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi was just another Indian kid who dreamt of becoming a...

A Chess Champion's Mom Moment

During the felicitation ceremony honoring the gold-medal winning teams, she heard...

The 'Amazing Chess Mom'

Nagalakshmi's presence at the Chess tournaments has been a source of inspiration for...

'Will take 10 years to produce a Grand Slam champion'

Fresh from his exploits in India's first-ever title-winning campaign at the Chess...

Rs 3.2 Crore bonus for India's victorious Chess teams

The All India Chess Federation announced a whopping Rs 3.2 crore in rewards for the...

PM Modi meets chess players, hails historic dual Golds

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded India's young chess players for their...

Why India's top star is excited about 'IPL of Chess'

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi is excited about the upcoming Global Chess League,...

Gujrathi prioritises PM Modi meet over title defence

Gujrathi had won the Azerbaijan event last year after outperforming compatriot Arjun...

Gukesh, Pragg, Vaishali return to grand welcome

Dommaraju Gukesh, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, Rameshbabu Vaishali and men's team captain...

'Vishy's Children Are All Grown Up'

'It is truly unfathomable how this kid would come from a country with no chess culture...

Why Gukesh is not Rapport's favourite for World C'ship

'I like to be challenged by the strongest players on the planet, even though it's going...

'Two siblings, two gold medals'

While GM Praggnanandhaa was an integral part of the men's team, his elder sister...

'I saw the spark in Gukesh at 7'

It all started as an extra-curricular activity in school, which later became a...

Chess Champs stress team spirit: 'We did it together'

A dream come true, a nice feeling. The maiden Chess Olympiad gold meant different...

SEE: Chess Heroes Mimic Rohit Sharma

Inspired by the iconic trophy lift of cricket captain Rohit Sharma during the 2024 T20I...

Chess Olympiad: How Champions Celebrated

India became only the third country to win both the men's and women's gold medals at...

Vishy Anand's Academy: Where Chess Champions Are Made

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Erigaisi and Vaishali have trained at the Westbridge Anand...

How India Conquered The Chess Olympiad

'The Indian Open team was extremely well prepared and motivated to win the gold...

'A Historic Day of Gold for the Nation'

India made history as both its men's and women's teams clinched their first-ever gold...

Finally! India's women waited 20 years for this!

Harika Dronavalli, a seasoned player, fulfilled her lifelong dream of winning an...

I would have done anything for India's gold: Gukesh

World Championship challenger D Gukesh on Sunday said he didn't think about his...

Historic double! Women win 1st Chess Olympiad GOLD

The Indian women's chess team etched their names in history by securing their maiden...

Historic! India win first-ever Chess Olympiad GOLD

Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh sealed a remarkable Chess Olympiad campaign with a...

Medals Night for India In Budapest

Three of the four Indian Open team players are in line for gold and silver medals for...

Will India Win Missing Cup?

At the end of the 10th round, the Indian Open team is leading the pack with 19 points...

Olympiad: India men in touching distance from gold

With Georgia likely to post a victory against overnight leader Kazakhstan, it seemed...

Chess Olympiad: Vantika Agrawal to India's rescue

Vantika Agrawal delivered when it mattered most as she defeated Grandmaster Irina...

Chess Olympiad trophy missing from AICF headquarters!

An "embarrassed" All India Chess Federation (AICF) has filed a police complaint after a...

Chess Olympiad: Indian men on cusp of gold

Following Arjun's win, World Championship challenger D Gukesh put it across Parham...

Chess Olympiad: Gukesh delivers knockout blow to China

D GukeshGrandmaster R Vaishali and Vantika Agrawal put up impressive performances as...

Will Arjun Erigasi Reach 2,800 At The Olympiad?

Joining the elite 2,800 rated chess players club will get Arjun invites for top chess...

Arjun extends India's winning streak in Chess Olympiad

World number four Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi registered his sixth victory in as many...

Gukesh favourite for World chess title, says Liren

Defending champion Ding Liren says the in-form Dommaraju Gukesh is the big favourite to...

Chess Olympiad PIX: Gukesh, Arjun power India to win

After scoring their fifth victory on the trot, the Indian men maintained their joint...

Chess Olympiad: Arjun Erigaisi leads from front again!

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi scored his fourth victory on the trot and gave India an...

What is Carlsen doing on a bike at Chess Olympiad?

World No 1 Magnus Carlsen narrowly avoided forfeiting his third-round game against...

Chess Olympiad: Unbeaten Indians dominate Hungary

India men dropped their first point, but carried enough steam to beat Hungary to...

Chess Olympiad: Indian women record third win in a row

In the open section too the Indian men were poised for an easy victory against Hungary...

Missing! The Gaprindashvili Cup

AICF officials are in search of the Gaprindashvili Cup that was won by Indian teams at...

Chess Olympiad: Gukesh stars as India outwit Iceland

The Indian men's team got off to another 3-0 start, led by Dommaraju Gukesh's triumph...

'Percentage of Indian women chess players quite less'

Former World Rapid Chess champion Koneru Humpy wants the All India Chess Federation to...

India off to a bang at Chess Olympiad!

Erigaisi may have had to work harder but the Indian youngster, who is currently World...

Erigaisi hopes GCL has IPL-like impact

Having watched the 2013 World Championship match between the legendary Viswanathan...

India's chess future is bright, but...

Chess icon Viswanathan Anand feels the current crop of Indian players, that he has had...

Humpy's out? No problem! Women eye gold in Olympiad

Koneru Humpy's non-participation in the event has not hampered the team's chances much...

GM Vaishali's mission in London: More than just chess

Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali says doing well in the star-studded event is not the only...

Carlsen beats Niemann in 1st face-off since cheat row

Chess great Magnus Carlsen beat nemesis Hans Niemann 17.5-12.5 to advance to the Speed...

How rejection from cricket made Gujrathi pursue chess

Vidit Gujrathi was around six when he was advised to put his ambition of playing...

Firouzja dominates; Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh fall short

Winning three and drawing the remaining six games, Firouzja remained undefeated...

Gukesh draws with Giri; Praggnanandhaa holds Caruana

D Gukesh and R Praggnanadhaa played out their eighth draw in as many games at the...

Grand Chess Tour: Gukesh holds Caruana

Grandmaster Dommaraju Gukesh played out a hard-fought draw yet again, signing peace...

Praggnanandhaa holds World Champ; Gukesh draws

R Praggnanandhaa navigated his match against the reigning world champion Ding Liren...

Grand Chess Tour: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa draw again

R Praggnanandhaa squandered a winning position against Wesley So of America while World...

Chess: Gukesh survives against Praggnanandhaa

World Championship challenger Dommaraju Gukesh survived by the skin of his teeth...

Sinquefield Cup: Gukesh draws with Nepomniachtchi

Gukesh had an exciting match against Nepomniachtchi out of a Catalan opening game on...

Gukesh holds Ding Liren in Sinquefield Opener

D Gukesh held reigning world champion Ding Liren of China to a draw in a highly...

Grand Chess Tour: Praggnanandhaa's bad run continues

Nakamura, who started off as the favourite in the blitz section, is in sixth spot on...

Grand Chess Tour: Praggnanandhaa finishes last

Having lost three and drawn three coming into the third and final day of rapid,...

St Louis chess: Praggnanandhaa struggles on Day 1

R Praggnanandhaa missed out twice on cashing in on winning positions, ending up at the...

Chess: Gukesh shines at Superunited Rapid and Blitz

Indian youngster D Gukesh emerged as the top performer from his country at the...

Chess Olympiad: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa lead Ind team

Hungary will officially host the 45th edition of the Olympiad for the first time,...

Ashwin buys team in Global Chess League

In the second edition of Global Chess League, each team will play a total of 10 matches...

Caruana defends Superbet Classic crown

Fabiano Caruana defended his Superbet Classic title by winning all three rapid games in...

Superbet Chess: Praggnanandhaa holds Caruana

Caruana kept his slender half point lead going in to the final round in the 10-player...

Chess: Gukesh holds Caruana; Praggnanandhaa draws

D Gukesh played out a draw with tournament leader and top seed Fabiano Caruana

Anand credits wife after Leon Masters title win

Following the win, Anand thanked his wife, Aruna for pushing him to play the tournament...

Superbet Classic chess: Praggnanandhaa beats Giri

Caruana became the sole leader and also got back to number two in live world rankings.

Superbet Chess: Praggnanandhaa draws with Gukesh

With all games ending in draws, the lead positions remained unchanged and Gukesh...

Superbet Chess: Gukesh draws with Nepomniachtchi

World Championship challenger Gukesh Dommaraju played out a hard-fought draw with Ian...

Erigaisi wins Stepan Avagyan Memorial

He bagged the Menorca Open crown in April, finished second in TePe Sigeman Chess...

Divya Deshmukh wins World Junior Chess

Divya Deshmukh of India outclassed Bulgaria's Beloslava Krasteva to clinch the title in...

World Jr Girls' chess: Divya Deshmukh has slender lead

International Master Divya Deshmukh maintained a slender half-point lead after...

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa loses to Caruana

Praggnanandhaa did not have to sweat hard to hold Caruana under Classical but in the...

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa loses to Carlsen

Vaishali defeated Muzychuk for the second time in the event in the Armageddon. It was a...

GM Arjun rises to World No 5; highest ranked Indian!

Arjun Erigaisi briefly reached a career-high live rating of 2771.2 earlier this week...

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa loses; Carlsen in lead

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa is still third on 9.5 points in the Norway Chess tournament.

World Jr Chess: India's Harshit Pawar shocks top seed

The event that was inaugurated by five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand will have...

Norway: Praggnanandhaa stuns Caruana, enters top 10

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa scored a massive, hard-earned victory over world...

Vaishali extends lead in Norway, Praggnanandhaa loses

Vaishali stretched her lead to 2.5 points following her second win under classical time...

Praggnanandhaa beats world No.1 Carlsen in Norway

Carlsen and Praggnanandhaa had drawn their previous three encounters in this format.

Vaishali beats Humpy; Praggnanandhaa loses

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa lost to World Champion Ding Liren in the Armageddon...

India bids to host Gukesh-Liren World C'ship match

India has submitted its bid to host the much-anticipated World Chess Championship clash...

Praggnanandhaa beats Alireza in Armageddon

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa got off to a flier and defeated Firouzja Alireza of...

Sharjah Chess: Arjun held; Indian hopes dwindle

Erigaisi Arjun was held to a draw by Alexey Sarana of Serbia

Sharjah Chess: Aravindh Chithambaram slips after loss

Another Indian, Arjun Erigaisi could not crack the solid defences of Parham Maghsoodloo...

Aravindh maintains lead in Sharjah Masters Chess

For Aravindh, the opening was not a problem as black, as Shankland was not too...

Chithambaram takes sole lead in Sharjah Masters chess

At the end of the fifth round India's Aravindh Chithambaram is now followed by four...

Sharjah Masters Chess: Chithamabaram in joint lead

Aravindh Chithamabaram took his tally to 3.5 points out of a possible four.

Arjun Erigaisi loses to Nikolas Theodorou in Sharjah

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi was stunned by Nikolas Theodorou of Greece in the...

Praggnanandhaa overcomes Carlsen in Superbet chess

With nine rounds still to come in the blitz event, Wei Yi has amassed 20.5 points with...

'Chess training may look cheap but it's expensive'

Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa on Friday called for a robust financial...

Gukesh strikes back with victories over Pragg, Keymer

D Gukesh struck back after recovering from a sedate start to defeat compatriot R...

Chess: International Master Koshy passes away

International Master, renowned trainer and a mentor to many aspirants, Varugeese Koshy,...

D Gukesh reveals his inspiration: Find out who!

D Gukesh admires the way charismatic former India skipper MS Dhoni and iconic tennis...

Gukesh expresses gratitude to Viswanathan Anand

'I am truly grateful to him and wouldn't have been close to what I am now if it wasn't...

Candidates champ Gukesh returns to hero's welcome

Hundreds of students from the Velammal Vidyalaya, the school where Gukesh studies,...

'Vishy Anand's 'children' are on loose'

'The Indian earthquake in Toronto is the culmination of the shifting tectonic plates in...

Proud mom says Gukesh's win 'yet to sink in'

Gukesh's journey wasn't easy as his family dug into their savings and also turned to...

This Chennai school makes champs out of everyone

Velammal Institutions is the catalysing force behind this chess revolution in Chennai

How Gukesh Became A Chess Prodigy

A lot has been written about Gukesh but have you wondered about how it is to be the...

Gukesh wins candidates; earns world title shot

The triumph entitles Gukesh a clash against reigning world champion Ding Liren of China...

Candidates: Gukesh outwits Alireza, takes sole lead

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh shot into sole lead after defeating Firouzja...

Can Gukesh maintain lead in Candidates' Chess?

Gukesh to clash with Alireza on what promises to be a photo finish

Gukesh crushes Abasov to be back in joint lead

Pragg, Gujrathi out of contention

Chess: Gukesh slips to second; Praggnanandhaa loses

D Gukesh played out a creditable draw against top seed Fabiano Caruana but slipped a...

Candidates Chess: Gukesh to clash with Caruana

The 17-year-old Gukesh is in joint lead with Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi.

Candidates Chess: Why Firouzja asked to change shoes

'Shameful action by the chief arbiter Marghetis towards me during the game. Middle of...

Candidates Chess: Gujrathi beats Nakamura again

Gukesh tried his hands at the Ruy Lopez as white but did not get much against...

Gukesh back in joint-lead at Candidates chess

India's D Gukesh bounced back with a finely crafted game to outwit compatriot Vidit...

Candidates Chess: Gukesh loses to Alireza

The Indian challenge in the women's section might already have ended as Zhongyi stood...

Praggnanandhaa, Vidit score crucial victories

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi scored crushing victories, while D...

Candidates Chess: Gukesh climbs into joint lead

Vidit Gujrathi also put an end to his losses by settling for a draw with Caruana.

Candidates chess: Indians in hunt, but...

The Indians were never the favourites in the entire scheme of things but yet, Gukesh...

Candidates chess: Gukesh holds Caruana; Vidit falters

Gukesh faced the in-vogue Italian opening as black against Caruana and the players...

Candidates Chess: Praggnanandhaa checks Gujrathi

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa produced a spectacular game to get the better of...

Vidit dumps Nakamura; Gukesh downs Praggnanandhaa

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi crashed through the defences of world number three...

Candidates Chess: Indians play draws

Another game to end through repetition of moves was between Gukesh and Gujrathi.

Praggnanandhaa secures draw; leads Indian contenders

Praggnanandhaa can take heart from the fact that he goes in to the candidates as the...

Gukesh escapes with a draw against Praggnanandhaa

Gukesh Dommaraju played black but managed to hold on for a gutsy draw to split points...

Prague Masters: Praggnanandhaa routs Abdusattarov

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa defeated overnight sole leader Nodirbek Abdusattarov of...

Praggnanandhaa blunders again, goes down to Rapport

Praggnanandhaa blundered for the second day running and lost to Richard Rapport of...

Prague Masters Chess: Praggnanandhaa crushes Keymer

With this win Praggnanandhaa also added some more spice to the tale around the highest...

Chess: Singapore's 8-year-old boy creates history!

An eight-year-old Indian-origin boy defeated Polish chess grandmaster Jacek Stopa at...

Dominant Gukesh beats Carlsen; placed joint second

Grandmaster D Gukesh threw one salvo after another to beat world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen...

Divya Deshmukh exposes sexism in chess

Indian IM Divya Deshmukh alleges sexism by spectators at Tata Steel Masters in Wijk Aan...

Tata Steel chess: Gukesh drops to 2nd

After the draw with Iranian turned French player Firouza, Gukesh has seven points for...

Tata Steel Masters Chess: Gukesh stays in joint lead

With five points in his kitty from eight games, D Gukesh jointly leads the standings...

TATA Chess: Gukesh outwits Foreest

With seven rounds still to come in the first super tournament of the year, Anish Guru...

Gukesh outwits Ian; Pragnanandhaa holds leader Giri

Grandmaster R Pragnanandhaa held tournament leader and defending champion Anish Giri of...

Praggnanandhaa shocks World champion Ding Liren

The 18-year-old also created history as he surpassed the legendary Viswanathan Anand to...

India's chess players robbed in Spain

Women's IM Mounika Akshaya and WGM Srija Seshadri were away for an evening walk and IM...

Gukesh outguns Sjugirov, jumps to top of the table

The victory and a full point took Gukesh to 3.5 points and gave him a clear lead in the...

Gukesh scores maiden win; shares top spot with Hari

D Gukesh put it across Serbia's Alexandr Predke in the fourth round for his first win...

Erigaisi wins; Gukesh draws in Chennai GM Chess C'ship

Erigaisi posts 1st win in Chennai GM chess championship

Chennai GM chess: Gukesh, Erigaisi play out a draw

Local star D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi played out a draw in the second round of the...

Is Sindhu Switching To Chess?

Here's hoping that 2024 is a wonderful year for Sindhu. May she win title after title...

Vaishali, Praggnanandhaa make chess history

Vaishali becomes India's 84th Grandmaster, joins brother Praggnanandhaa in elite club

Vaishali, Vidit win FIDE Grand Swiss titles

Apart from a place in the Candidates to be played in April next year in Canada,...

Vaishali dumps Zhongyi Tan, inches closer to GM title

At 2498 live rating, Vaishali is just two points short of becoming a Grandmaster

Chess: Gujrathi in lead; Vaishali joins leaders' pack

After six draws in a row, Praggnanandhaa was relieved after the victory, a result of...

Grand Swiss Chess: Vidit beats Niemann; in joint lead

Vidit Gujrathi crashed through the defences of Hans Moke Niemann of the United States...

Grand Swiss Chess: Arjun Erigaisi in joint lead

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi pipped Rinat Zumabayev of Kazakhstan in the fifth round to...

Vaishali beats former World chess champ Muzychuk

India's R Vaishali crashed through the defenses of former World champion Mariya...

Praggnanandhaa held; Gukesh draws with Mamedov

Gukesh never got a chance against Mamedov who is known as a theoretician.

Israel-Hamas war: India pulls out of World Cadet Chess

India has pulled out of the World Cadet Chess Championship scheduled to be held in...

Asian Games: Indian men, women's chess teams bag silver

The Indian men's and women's chess teams won silver medals at the Asian Games in...

Chess: Easy wins see India teams stay in second spot

Arjun Erigaisi's win over In-Jung Gu came after a stiff fight with the Korean having...

Chess: India women outclass Uzbekistan; men draw

India continues to occupy the second spot with 9 match points (2 match points for a win...

Asiad Chess: Indian men held; women rout Mongolia

Indian men's team was held to a 2-2 draw by Iran in the fifth round of the Asian Games...

Chess: Indians score easy wins at Asian Games

The India No.1 D Gukesh scored his first win of the event, beating GM Rinat Jumabayev.

Asian Games: India off to winning start in team events

Indian men and women opened their campaign in the chess team event at the Asian Games...

Chess: Indians fail to win medals in individual events

Indian chess players failed to finish on the podium in the individual events

Asiad Chess: Gujrathi stumbles, is in joint 2nd place

In the women's event, Koneru Humpy and D Harika posted wins in the fifth round after a...

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 26

India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, on Tuesday, September 26.

Asian Games: Arjun, Vidit secure wins; Humpy plays tie

Harika lost 1-0 to China's Hou Yifan

Asian Games, Chess: Indian men falter in 2nd round

Gujrathi faced a reverse at the hands of his Kazakh opponent.

Praggnanandhaa gears up for Asian Games glory

Gujrathi and Erigaisi will represent India in the men's individual event while Koneru...

Visa issues: Medal contenders miss Mexico chess event

The curtailed squad that is now travelling to the Mexican capital include Rakshitta...

Tata Steel Chess: Praggnanandhaa finishes third

R Praggnanandhaa was the best Indian with an overall third place finish

Praggnanandhaa takes lead with five successive wins

In round 3, the Indian defeated German GM Vincent Keymar with the game decided in the...

Tata Steel Chess: Praggnanandhaa ends joint third

In the most awaited contest of the tournament, Gukesh took on Praggnanandhaa in the...

Magnus is not invincible: Praggnanandhaa

Praggnanandhaa said just talking to the Indian chess wizard (Anand) boosts his confidence.

No sponsors, no problem: How Gukesh funded his dreams

Gukesh aims to keep improving after becoming India No 1 without sponsorship support

Chess Ranking: Anand replaced after 37 years

Teenaged Grandmaster D Gukesh has replaced the legendary Viswanathan Anand as India's...

We have good chance of winning gold: Praggnanandhaa

Praggnanandhaa, who received a grand welcome in Chennai on Wednesday, said he is...

PIX: Praggnanandhaa's exclusive meet with Modi

Chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa along with his parents meet PM Modi

Young Indian chess stars are carrying Anand's legacy

Humpy excited about young Indian chess brigade, says 'can be worthy successor to Anand'

Praggnanandhaa returns home to a hero's welcome

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa was accorded a rousing reception upon his arrival at the...

Carlsen, Niemann settle dispute over cheating claims

Norway's Magnus Carlsen and US chess prodigy Hans Niemann, whom the former world...

'Chess is a nation-building game'

All India Chess Federation (AICF) president Sanjay Kapoor said the federation is also...

Is India the new hotbed for chess?

For a long time, Viswanathan Anand was the lone flag-bearer of Indian chess, taking the...

Praggnanandhaa loses to Carlsen in World Cup final

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa went down to World No 1 Magnus Carlsen in the FIDE Chess...

Praggnanandhaa's historic road to WC final

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa wrote a golden chapter in Indian chess history by becoming...

Praggnanandhaa's secret to success: No coach needed!

Praggnanandhaa is on his own at the Azerbaijan capital of Baku as his personal coach RB...

The story of India's chess whizkid Praggnanandhaa!

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has charted his own path to glory and is closer to greatness...

Carlsen's health battle vs Praggnanandhaa's mastery

The conclusive champion of this tournament is set to be determined on Thursday.

Praggnanandhaa's strategy to conquer Carlsen revealed

Praggnanandhaa has expressed his determination to approach the World Cup final against...

Chess WC Final: Praggnanandhaa holds Carlsen to draw

The second game of the Chess World Cup final between Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and...

Anand in awe of 'golden generation of Indian chess'

Although he noted that the game of chess has changed in recent times, he was willing to...

Food poisoning hampered Carlsen's prep for WC final

He also went on to laud the 18-year-old Indian grandmaster and explained why he was...

Chess WC: Praggnanandhaa holds Carlsen in 1st game

Indian GM was impressive against a fancied and higher rated opponent

Praggnanandhaa's mom steals the show at World Cup

Praggnanandhaa, who has reached the summit clash featuring legendary five-time world...

'It's a special kind of support'

Continuing his dream run, Praggnanandhaa on Monday stunned Caruana 3.5-2.5 via the...

Praggnanandhaa shocks Caruana; enters chess WC final

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa advanced to the Chess World Cup final after outclassing...

Chess WC: Gritty Praggnanandhaa draws semis Game 1

By becoming only the second Indian after legendary Vishwanathan Anand to reach the...

WC Chess: Praggnanandhaa defeats compatriot Erigaisi

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated compatriot Arjun Erigaisi 5-4 via the...

FIDE's decision on transgender women sparks debate

FIDE acknowledged that this issue concerning transgender players presents an evolving...

World Cup chess: Praggnanandhaa forces tie-breaker

Indian Grandmasters D Gukesh and Vidit Santosh Gujrathi bowed out of the FIDE World Cup...

Gukesh loses to Carlsen; Erigaisi beats Praggnanandhaa

Carlsen wins 1st game of World Cup quarterfinal against Gukesh; Erigaisi outwits...

Anand applauds: 4 Indian chess players reach quarters

Historic moment, hails Anand after four Indians reach FIDE WC quarterfinals

Gujrathi shocks Nepomniachtchi to enter WC quarters

Gukesh had on Sunday set up a much-awaited quarter-final clash with world No.1 Magnus...

Gukesh to face Carlsen in World Cup quarter-finals

Praggnanandhaa completed a win to book a match against compatriot Erigaisi, making sure...

Teen GM Gukesh surpasses V Anand in FIDE rankings

Anand, who first made it to the World's top-10 in July 1991, has remained India's...

Meet Tejas Tiwari, world's youngest FIDE-rated player!

The youngest FIDE rated player in the world is India's Tejas Tiwari, who achieved the...

Praggnanandhaa reigns supreme in Super GM tournament

Indian GM Praggnanandhaa wins Super GM chess tourney in Hungary

Grand Chess Tour: Gukesh finishes 5th, Anand tied 7th

Young Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh finished fifth while his illustrious compatriot...

AICF planning IPL-like Indian Chess League

'We have to change our mindset to grow. We've got to think about our lacunas, our...

Humpy, Harika to spearhead India's challenge at Asiad

The men's team comprises Grandmasters D Gukesh, Gujrathi, Erigaisi, P Harikrishna and R...

Grand Chess Tour: Anand, Gukesh tied 6th

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen was in stunning form, winning all nine of his games to take...

17-year-old chess prodigy shocks Vishy Anand!

Grand Chess Tour: Teenaged GM Gukesh defeats idol Anand in Rapid segment

Grand Chess Tour: Gukesh shines with twin wins

Gukesh had a fine run, beating Constantin Lupulescu and Saric after drawing with...

Vishy Anand storms into lead at Grand Chess Tour

Viswanathan Anand shot into the lead at the end of three rounds of the Rapid segment in...

Triveni Continental Kings crowned GCL champions

The champion was ultimately decided in a series of sudden-death blitz games where the...

GCL: Kings down Warrriors; set up Masters final

Triveni Continental Kings beat Ganges Grandmasters, led by five-time world champion...

GCL: A day of upsets as Carlsen suffers shock defeat

The team of Chingari Gulf Titans stunned Mumba Masters by 12:3, while SG Alpine...

GCL: Ganges Grandmasters reclaim lead

Ganges Grandmasters made an important comeback after two losses, defeating Balan...

Need more chess events for women: GM Humpy

India's former World Rapid Chess Champion Koneru Humpy highlighted the need to organise...

PIX: 'The titans of chess fight it out until the end'

Magnus Carlsen of SG Alpine Warriors defeated Viswanathan Anand and launched his team...

GCL: This is the way forward: Carlsen

As an Icon player for the SG Alpine Warriors at the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League,...

Carlsen, Chess.com beat Niemann's lawsuit

A federal court dismissed Hans Niemann's $100 million defamation lawsuit alleging...

GCL: Gulf Titans, Mumba Masters secure victories

The upGrad Mumba Masters climbed to third place, while the Titans improved their...

Is Chahal Giving Up Cricket For Chess?

'Chess and cricket are similar, but in cricket, you can show your aggression, but in...

Kings fail to stop Ganges Grandmasters' charge

The Global Chess League has hit a significant milestone on its fifth day. With half of...

GCL: Anand's Ganges Grandmasters suffer first defeat

In another entertaining contest SG Alpine Warriors defeated Chingari Gulf Titans 11-6.

Global Chess League: Ganges Grandmasters reign supreme

Playing white, Ganges Grandmasters defeated Balan Alaskan Knights 11-6 in a battle...

Legends Face Off: Anand, Carlsen headline the day

The second day of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League witnessed the debut of Magnus...

Mumba Masters open campaign with win

The inaugural edition of the Global Chess League, which aims to revolutionize chess,...

Steve Waugh, Sania Mirza attend opening ceremony

Dubai witnessed a historic moment as the inaugural edition of the Global Chess League...

Global Chess League: All you need to know!

The stage is set for the inaugural edition of the Global Chess League to get underway...

Anand, Carlsen, Ding to compete in Global Chess League

The upcoming inaugural edition of the Global Chess League (GCL) will feature the...

Ding Liren defies odds to become World chess champ

China's Ding Liren was crowned on Sunday as the 17th world chess champion in a tense...

Psychological drama thrills at Chess Worlds

Ding, who could become the first Chinese male to win the world title, began the...

Drama unfolds at Chess Worlds

At the world championship, players have two hours each to play the first 40 moves, with...

Gukesh wins title at World Chess Armageddon event

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand hailed the young GM's achievement.

Chess awaits a new world champion!

Chess will crown a new world champion when Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ding Liren begin...

Why women are not taking up chess in India

India's woman Grandmaster Koneru Humpy said there wasn't enough encouragement for women...

Carlsen Doesn't Want To Be World Champ

A title match requires months of preparation and pulling out of other events, putting...

Russian chess players to compete in Asian federation

Russian athletes have been banned from many sports and largely cannot compete in Europe...

Indian GM Gujrathi stuns world champion Carlsen

Gujrathi won the match with black pieces as he exploited a tactical oversight from his...

Pranesh is India's 79th chess Grandmaster!

M Pranesh clinched the title in the Rilton Cup in Stockholm, the first tournament of...

Chess payer warned not to return to Iran

The source also said Khadem's relatives and parents, who are in Iran, had also received...

Indian teen clinches bronze at FIDE World Rapids

India's top player and Asian Games gold medallist Koneru Humpy, who had come back into...

World Chess: Iran's Sara Khadem competes without hijab

Photos posted by both outlets appeared to show her with no headscarf during the...

World Rapid Chess: Erigaisi in joint lead with Carlsen

Arjun Erigaisi is in joint lead with 4.5 points from five rounds along with World No. 1...

Chess: Praggnanandhaa beats Erigaisi; finishes 5th

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa defeated compatriot Arjun...

Chess: Carlsen crushes Praggnanandhaa; Erigaisi wins

Arjun Erigaisi scored a fine win over speed game specialist Quang Liem Le but his...

Chess: Erigaisi posts first win; Praggnanandhaa loses

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has 4 points and is sixth, while Arjun Erigaisi (3 points) is...

Praggnanandhaa, Nandhidhaa bag Asian chess titles

S L Narayanan, Harsha Bharathakoti, Karthik Venkataraman and Shamsiddin Vokhidov, the...

Are Computers Destroying Chess?

Cheating poses an existential challenge to chess. It's hard to know how it will be...

Niemann files $100m defamation lawsuit against Carlsen

Hans Niemann, the teenage American grandmaster at the centre of an alleged cheating...

World Jr Chess: Priyanka ousted for ear buds in jacket

India's woman Grandmaster Priyanka Nutakki was expelled from the World Junior Chess...

Aimchess Rapid Chess: 3 Indians in knockouts

Carlsen, whose form has been up and down in the preliminary phase, took the fifth place...

Gukesh, 16, youngest to beat World champion Carlsen

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh upset Magnus Carlsen in the ninth round of the...

Indian GM Erigaisi shocks World champ Magnus Carlsen

Erigaisi is currently in fifth place after eight rounds.

Carlsen claims Niemann has cheated more than he admits

World chess champion Magnus Carlsen said on Monday he believed Hans Niemann had...

Julius Baer Cup: Erigaisi loses to Carlsen in final

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi went down against world No 1 Magnus Carlsen...

Carlsen wins first match of final vs Erigaisi

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen underlined his superiority, winning the first two games in...

Julius Baer Cup: Erigaisi in semis; Praggnanandhaa out

India's Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi edged out fellow teenager Christopher Yoo in the...

Chess: Carlsen refuses to clarify cheating claims

This was the second time this month that the Norwegian has surrendered games or pulled...

Julius Baer chess: Erigaisi in 2nd spot

The 17-year-old Praggnanandhaa, who started very well on day one with three wins, could...

Julius Baer chess: Erigaisi on top, Praggnanandhaa 2nd

Erigaisi is two points clear of Praggnanandhaa and world champion Carlsen (15 points).

Indian chess players Pranav, Ilamparthi win titles

Like Anand, Ilamparthi was half a point ahead of the rest of the field with 9.5 points...

Vishy reveals when India can have next World Champ

Anand firmly believes that India has enough talent to produce the next Chess World...

Chess: Chithambaram wins Dubai Open

Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram emerged champion in the 22nd Dubai Open chess...

Chess: Arjun Erigaisi clinches Abu Dhabi Masters

Arjun also remained unbeaten through all the nine rounds and finished half a point...

Praggnanandhaa beats Carlsen, finishes second in Miami

The Norwegian won the top prize on the basis of a higher score. He finished with 16...

Praggnanandhaa's winning streak continues

The eight-player all-play-all tournament is the American finale of Champions Chess...

FTX Crypto Cup: Praggnanandhaa beats Nieman

Praggnanandhaa is on top of the standings with nine match points along with world No 1...

Crypto Cup: Praggnanandhaa notches up 2nd straight win

Praggnanandhaa edged out his Dutch opponent in 81 moves in the fourth game after the...

Chess: Praggnanandhaa off to a winning start

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa opened his campaign in the FTX Crypto Cup, the American...

PM Modi lauds Indian medallists at Chess Olympiad

Modi also congratulated individual members of the Indian contingent who won board...

PIX: Chess Olympiad draws to a close

The closing ceremony of the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad turned out to be a social evening

Chess Olympiad: India 'B' win bronze; women also third

India 'B' defeated Germany 3-1 in their final round match to end at third position.

Chess Olympiad: India 'A' crush Kazakhstan

In the Open section, the India 'B' team, which has been in sparkling form, had to...

Chess Olympiad: Praggnanandhaa shines; India 'B' draw

India 'B' played out a 2-2 draw against Azerbaijan in the 9th round of the open...

Chess legend Anand elected FIDE deputy president

India's chess legend Viswanathan Anand was on Sunday elected deputy president of FIDE,...

Chess Olympiad: Gukesh hits 8/8 as India shock USA

Teenaged Grandmaster D Gukesh shocked world number 5 Fabiano Caruana as India 'B'...

Chess Olympiad: India 'A', 'B' win in Open section

The India 'A' and 'B' teams registered comprehensive seventh round victories

Olympiad: Gukesh stuns Shirov

The game incidentally was an old Sicilian where Shirov tried an unconventional ninth move.

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams continue winning spree

With the Indian teams doing well so far, they can run into one another in the competition.

Chess Olympiad: Red-hot India 'B' thrash Estonia 4-0

India 'B' blanked Estonia 4-0 in the second round of the Open section in the 44th Chess...

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams off to winning starts

The Indian teams made winning starts in the Open and women's sections of the 44th Chess...

PICS: 44th Chess Olympiad declared open!

India were handed hosting rights in April when FIDE decided to shift the event outside...

Pakistan pull out of Chess Olympiad

'It is surprising that Pakistan has suddenly taken the decision of not participating in...

All Set For The Chess Olympiad!

India will field three teams each in the Open and women's sections respectively.

Why Anand opted out of Chess Olympiad

The 44th edition of the prestigious event will witness a record 188 teams in the Open...

All eyes on India ahead of the 44th Chess Olympiad

India will be fielding three teams each in the Open and women's sections respectively.

'India can put up a good show at Chess Olympiad'

Anand decided not to participate this time but he will be guiding the Indian team at...

SEE: Chess fever grips Chennai ahead of Olympiad

It is going to be a festival of chess in India with the 44th Chess Olympiad taking...

Chess Olympiad: 'India can win three medals'

Former women's World champion Susan Polgar feels that the rising strength of Indian...

Carlsen will not defend chess world title next year

Magnus Carlsen will not defend his world championship in 2023 against Russia's Ian...

Praggnanandhaa wins Paracin Open

Young Indian International Master V Pranav finished with 6.5 points after losing to...

China to skip Chess Olympaid in Chennai

China would have been among the top medal contenders in the Olympiad and their absence...

Chennai Open chess: Nitin posts 7th straight win

A hard-fought 99-move win on the top board against B Vignesh has put Nitin on 7 points,...

SEE: PM flags off torch relay for Chess Olympiad

IDE, for the very first time has instituted the torch relay, which is part of the...

'Time for me to give back to the sport'

'Compared to three or four years back, I have cut down on my time as an active chess...

How Indians Dominate World Chess

In 2019, World Champion Magnus Carlsen was asked to guess the nationality of the...

Praggnanandhaa wins Norway Chess Open

The 16-year-old top seed was in fine form and remained unbeaten through the nine...

Carlsen wins Norway chess; Anand finishes third

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand defeated Aryan Tari in the ninth and final...

Norway Chess: Anand loses; Carlsen surges ahead

Anand showed impressive form with a victory over Carlsen to lead the standings after...

India gets set for world's biggest chess event...

India is all set to host the world's biggest chess event for the first-time ever in...

Norway chess: Anand beats Radjabov

Anand and Radjabov drew their Classical match in 42 moves in a Guicco Pianissimo game.

Norway Chess: Anand draws vs Giri; Carlsen takes lead

Viswanathan Anand drew his sixth round contest against Anish Giri of the Netherlands in...

AICF supports Anand for FIDE deputy president role

On his part, Chauhan sought to emphasise how the AICF was the first federation to come...

PHOTOS: Anand outclasses World champion Carlsen

India's chess ace Viswanathan Anand returned to winning ways, upstaging World No 1...

Anand loses to So but still in joint lead with Carlsen

India's legend Viswanathan Anand's winning run in the Classical event of the Norway...

Norway Chess: No stopping Vishy Anand!

India's legend Viswanathan Anand continued his winning run in the Classical section of...

Norway Chess: Anand leads after second straight win

Indian Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand posted his second win on the trot, defeating...

Anand beats Vachier-Lagrave in Norway Chess tourney

In the blitz event played prior to the Classical, Anand had shocked world champion...